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On a horse halfway, it bolted out the stall, i smacked my shin into the metal door. 4 inch long impact cut on my shin. hurts to walk, bone aches. ?
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What is your questio: You need to see a doctor. Consider tetanus prophylaxis and repair of the laceration asap.
Answered 9/16/2013
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Assure the clean: Assure the clean wound, sounds like a specialist/ surgeon may need to look at it and possibly stitch it?
Answered 9/15/2013
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